The 1972 NCAA College Division basketball tournament involved 36 schools playing in a single-elimination tournament to determine the national champion of men's NCAA College Division college basketball as a culmination of the 1971-72 NCAA College Division men's basketball season. It was won by Roanoke, with Roanoke's Hal Johnston named the Most Outstanding Player.
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Location: Andrew Laska Gymnasium Host: Assumption College
Location: Roberts Municipal Stadium Host: University of Evansville
Location: Mark Twain Building Host: University of Missouri-Saint Louis
Location: Salem Civic Center Host: Roanoke College
Location: Walter Sillers Coliseum Host: Delta State University
Location: Southampton Gym Host: Southampton College
Location: Memorial Hall Host: University of Akron
Location: Massari Arena Host: Southern Colorado State College
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Location: Roberts Municipal Stadium Host: University of Evansville
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Most Outstanding Player: Hal Johnston (Roanoke)